Spec Driven Development: Hype, Tools, and What Actually Works

Spec Driven Development (SDD) is starting to gain attention—but what is it really, and does it actually work? In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Spec Driven Development—from fundamentals to tools, real-world usage, and where the industry actually stands today. We’ll cover: * What Spec Driven Development is (and why it matters now) * What a “spec” really means and how to write one properly * Tools you should know: Spec Kit, Amazon Kiro, Tessl * Whether you can build full systems (frontend + backend) using specs * The fastest way to write specs using modern workflows * Who should own the spec: product, engineering, or both? * Formats: Markdown vs Docs vs structured specs * How SDD compares to TDD, BDD, and traditional approaches * What the developer community is saying right now If you're a software engineer, tech lead, or building products, this approach could change how you think about building systems—especially in the age of AI. 🔔 Subscribe for more content on software engineering, system design, and building better products. #SpecDrivenDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #SystemDesign #TDD #AIinEngineering